Senator Crawford’s Tariff Gaffe Amuses South Dakota Senate
A May 2 1909 report recaps Senator Crawford of South Dakota defending free admission for raw materials and urging duty free iron ore steel lumber oil and coal. His dramatic style and missteps drew laughter as he pleaded for protectionist limits while praising raw materials. The piece concludes with a note that six years remain in his term and warns against ignorance of tariff policy.
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Senate
Crawford
South Dakota
Senator Clay
Senator Root
Aldrich Blocks Taft Plan Taxing Corporations in Senate
Senator Aldrich halted the Taft plan to tax corporations and ordered it printed as an amendment to the tariff bill. The 2 percent tax targets net earnings of profit companies and insurance firms operating in the United States, with safeguards for disclosure and minimal harm to these concerns. The move is a radical shift and expected to gain broad support aligned with the administration.
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Aldrich
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Taft
Chage
United States
South Dakota voters wary of tariff votes shift toward Aldrich stance
The Canistota Clipper notes strong local disapproval of how South Dakota's two senators vote on tariff schedules. It argues progressives prefer the Aldrich camp and criticize the middle of the road approach, reflecting broad Republican sentiment in the area.
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South Dakota
Aldrich
Raving Fourth of July Notions At Odds With Mandikan Patriotism
A fragment suggests a debate over patriotic sentiment tied to fireworks, noting that some youths equate patriotism with large firecrackers while contrasting with saner observance and Mandikan youth education.
Maldson Daily Sentinel Reports on Insurance Statements
The Maldson daily Sentinel opines that insurance statements will not reimburse the insurgent press for additional duties their senators imposed upon the wood pulp industry.
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Maldson Daily Sentinel
Egan and Ross Contemplate Gubernatorial Ticket
Egan considers running for governor with Mrs. Ross of the Solax Fells Critic as running mate amid uproar. The exchange echoes a playful political stir, naming Egan and Ross with cheers.
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Egan Truns
Mrs. Ross
Solax Fells
Egan
Ross
South Dakota State Fair Heralds Record Premiums
Aberdeen News notes the South Dakota State fair at Huron from September 13 to 17 with premiums totaling strong purses of 7700, plus liberal prizes for agricultural exhibits and livestock. The editorial urges universal state support and attendance to showcase the state’s agricultural resources and rival western fairs.
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Ab Huron
South
South Dakota
Aberdeen News
La Follette Faces Taft as Bid for Third Party Rise
The senator, once a Republican aligned with Taft, now seeks to undermine the Taft administration and hints at forming a new party with Bryan to shake up national politics. Observers see him pursuing personal ambition over party loyalty as he targets the current administration. Watch La Follette closely.
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Senator la Follette
Taft
Senate
Chicago
la Follette
Bryan
la, Follette
The Value of Time The Dial That Shapes Wealth
A modern reflection on time as a financial asset. The text cites a famous anecdote about a highly successful man who built his fortune by valuing each second. It urges action on opportunities and warns against procrastination, emphasizing prompt decisive conduct.
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America
Turners County Sees Crawford Slipping Toward Egan
In Turner County support shifts from Crawford to Egan as locals echo the old zeal for the Crawford bandwagon but now display signs of desertion. The prevailing motto appears to be that the bigger the banner the better, and even Crawford could not swallow Egan.
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Crawford
Turner County
Egan
Wisconsin Mills Face Three Year Shutdown Ask Tax Measure
Senator Crawford says paper mills will close in 1912. He voted to tax wood pulp to hasten the shutdown, and Wisconsin mill owners may greet their early demise with little sympathy.
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Wisconsin
Crawford
Sioux Falls Packing House Opens for Business
The new Sioux Falls packing house aims to prosper and grow, with hopes it may rival the country’s large packing houses. The idea of processing South Dakota hogs in South Dakota is affirmed and should be pushed forward.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Where does the president come in Salem Regis ter query
In a Salem Register item a reader laments political control by the Interests, questioning the president’s role and the voice of the people as Cannon in the House and Aldrich in the Senate shape national policy. The piece satirically notes the influence of special interests in government.
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Cannon
Aldrich
Sones East and West: A Review of Leonard Kingsley Smith Volume
The piece reviews Sones East and West by Leonard Kingsley Smith rector of Grace Episcopal church Huron. It notes local demand for the small verse collection and recalls early readings at the College chapel. The review highlights Frontier Songs Dying Race The Stampede and Songs of the East praising the West and East themes and describing Smith's breezy style. The booklet sells at Longstaff’s for 40 cents and is likely to gain broader appeal.
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Leonard Kingsley Smith
Grace Episcopal Church of
Huron
Smith
College Chapel
Alvin
West
Longstaff's
Senator Crawford Explains Vote On Wood Pulp
Senator Crawford says he did not know the issue until the Wisconsin senator addressed the senate. The South Dakotan emphasizes the power of speech influencing his position.
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Crawford
Wisconsin
Senate
Untold Fate of Elsie Siegel Reflects Social Judgment
A biting historical commentary condemns Elsie Siegel for associating with a Chinese man, arguing such ties bring a grim end and reflect broader social prejudices of the era.
Sully County Eyes New Rail Lines Amid Survey Boom
Sully County, long without railroads, faces a surge of surveyors this season. If reports hold, the county is being overrun by crews mapping routes, signaling possible forthcoming railroad development and economic interest.
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Sully County
State Felr Premium List Now Available
The annual premium list for the state felr is at hand though not printed in Huron due to a credited production.
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Felr
Huron
Parasite assigns Mrs Gould to wrong class, says readers
The Argus Leader comments on Mrs Gould of Parasite, contending she is misclassified and underestimates her abilities. The paper suggests the public may view her as a few, prompting debate on fairness and recognition.
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Argus
Mrs. Gould
The
Crawford Deserting the Progressives in South Dakota
A South Dakota political row centers on Senators Crawford and Gamble breaking with progressive ranks by aligning with Aldrich on tariff schedules. The piece notes voting contrasts on yarns and fabrics amendments, suggests locals view Crawford as betraying supporters, and mocks insurgent newspapers for silence while warning of upcoming conflicts.
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Crawford
Aldrich
Gamble
South Dakota
Cummins-FaFollette
Aldrog
Corect
Crawford and Gamble
Senatory
Dolliver
Nelson, Clapp
Cummins
LaFollette
Gore
Finance Committee
Aldrich Witnesses Airship Fight After Tariff Debate
After the senate debate on the tariff bill Senator Aldrich attended a demonstration of an airship to decide whether tariff duties or the airship would determine future direction.
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Aldrich
Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that reaches the blood and mucous surfaces to end catarrh and bolster the patient’s constitution. It offers 100 dollars for any failing case and urges readers to request testimonials. Also promotes Hell's Family Pills for constipation.
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Ball
Randical
Hall
Fr. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Liebe and Lieberman Couple Wed in City Ceremony
Louise M. Liebe and August Lieberman of the city were married by Rev. L. St. Smith at 11 a.m. in the Episcopal church. They plan to depart Thursday for Potter county to their plains near Gettysburg. Mr. Lieberman is the daughter of the town’s well known resident J. M. Lieberman.
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Louise M. Liebe
August Lieberman
L. St. Smith
Episcopal Church
Potter County
Gettysburg
Mr. Lieberman
J. M. Lieberman
Kitten Transferred Between Cars Found on Train
An unwilling stowaway kitten was found among mail sacks aboard the north bound train at Hawarden as it prepared to depart. A second kitten was placed aboard the baggage car, escaped, and rode to Huron before being moved to the mil car where it clung to a mail sack. The cat received good treatment.
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North At
Huron
A Thrilling Rescue of Bert R Lean from Death
Bert R Lean of Cheny Washington faced a severe lung trouble that baffled a Spokane doctor after costly visits. He found relief with Dr King's New Discovery, claiming full cure and good health. The product treats lung trouble bronchitis coughs colds asthma croup and whooping cough priced 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free. Guaranteed by HH Waeeles. Subscribe for the Hurt nite.
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Bert R. Lean
Cheny, Wash
Spokane
California
HH. Waeeles
Senate Frees Cotton Bagging Amid Tariff Negotiations
The Senate without debate placed cotton bagging on the free list and kept the house rate of three-tenths of a cent per pound for cotton ties, a concession to save time. A broader adjustment lowered duties on structural iron and steel, with Republicans like Borah Bristow Brown Crawford Cummins Curtis Dolliver Gamble la Follette and Nelson joining Democrats for lower rates.
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House
Washington
Senate
Biclaurin
Aldrich
Ulrich
Theron and Steel
Senator Stone
Free Island
Senator Cumming
Stone
Mr. Cummins
Borah
Bristow
Brown
Crawford
Cummins
Curtis
Dolliver
Gamble
la Follette
Nelson
Committee On Finance
Gore
Bacon
Income Tax Amendment To Be Brought In Senate
Washington reports that the Senate will move to submit a constitutional question on direct income taxes ahead of the administration plan to amend the tax bill. The move aims to preempt Senate charges of bad faith by supporters of the income tax amendment and to limit the impact of a forthcoming corporation tax amendment.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Capitol
Canada Logs Export Proviso Shapes Tariff Debate
Washington reports that Canada plans to prohibit log exports to the United States, prompting a proviso in the tariff pulp paragraph. Senate Finance Committee's amendment to the pulp duty includes a proviso reacting to Canada's export ban, aligning with the house's graduated duty for imported pulp and free duty for ground pulp from export-charging countries.
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Canada
Washington
United States
Committee On Finance
Senate
Aldrich
Threaten Internal Peace in Morocco as Rebels Rally
Tangier reports Fez cables say Morocco's internal peace again threatened by rebel Roghi with many tribes swearing allegiance. Sultan's brother Mulaf Kebir leads Zemnour tribes toward Mequinez. A flying column of 2,009 is formed to pursue Roghi, but desertion fears loom as Fez defenses tighten and European residents prepare to flee.
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Tangier
Morocco
Fez
Chicago Union Stock Yards Cattle and Hogs Prices
Chicago stock yards report shows cattle classes with prices from beef to feeders and cows, hogs categories including light mixed and rough with values around 7.00 to 7.75, and sheep native and yearlings priced from about 4.00 to 7.50, reflecting market quotes for June 4.
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Chicago Union
Chicago
Texas
Cairns
Henry
Fourth of July Excursion Rates via Chicago & North Western
Tickets on sale from this station to points in South Dakota within 250 miles. July 3 and 4 round trips cost one fare and a third. Return limit July 6. Ask ticket agents on the North Western Line for rates and information.
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Chicago & North-Western Ry
South Dakota
North-Western Line
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